I also appreciated the timeline, notes, and resources section at the end of the book. The illustrations are bright and vibrant, and they are drawn from historical scenes and current events. We seek opportunities to thrive and work alongside other to protect the land, water and other resources everyone depends on to exist on this planet.” The book is illustrated by Frane Lessac. Each presentation double-spread page ends with “We are still here!” As Sorell explains, “We are still here because we have survived. Sorell contrasts these painful policies with the vibrancy of different Native Nations’ cultures, pride, activism, and self-determination. The choice of setting has deeper meaning––one of the presentations is about relocation, the federal policy of moving Indigenous Peoples from their tribal lands. This was a wonderful choice because it dispels the notion that Native Americans only live on reservations. We Are Still Here by Traci Sorell Lesson Plan and Activities Created by Picture Book Brain A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the narrative nonfiction biography mentor text book We Are Still Here Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac. The setting is a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day at a Native-operated school in what appears to be an urban environment. Rather than a linear history of Native Nations under the colonization of the United States, the book relates information from the perspective of student presentations. The format and structure of the story are very clever and accessible. There’s a lot to say about We Are Still Here! and it’s hard to know where to begin.
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